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Alanine aminotransferase increased 4
Aspartate aminotransferase increased 4
Pruritus 4
Vomiting 4
Coordination abnormal 3
Dizziness  What is  Dizziness                                                                                                                                                                                               3
Dysphonia 3
Eosinophilia 3
Erythema multiforme 3
Hyponatraemia 3
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis 3
Leukocytosis 3
Rash papular 3
Biopsy skin abnormal 2
Blister 2
Blood bilirubin increased 2
Blood creatinine increased 2
Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased 2
Blood potassium increased 2
Blood urea increased 2
Burning sensation 2
Chills 2
Dehydration 2
Disorientation 2
Epiglottic oedema 2
Erythema annulare 2
Eschar 2
Fibrin 2
Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion 2
Lymphocytic infiltration 2
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Palpable purpura 2
Pigmentation disorder 2
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Skin oedema 2

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Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5441311-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Famciclovir side effect on Aug 23, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, psoriasis, hypertension, hiatus hernia and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: balance disorder, confusional state, convulsion, tremor. Famciclovir dosage: 750 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, OMEPRAZOLE, SIMVASTATIN, ADIZEM, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5469716-2
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with cytomegalovirus chorioretinitis and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rash pruritic, urticaria. Famciclovir dosage: 500MG TID PO. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5602145-7
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Famciclovir side effect on Jan 22, 2008. Male patient, 78 years of age, was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oesophageal rupture. Famciclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, INDOMETHACIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5738620-4
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on May 07, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: international normalised ratio increased, prothrombin level decreased. Famciclovir dosage: 750 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, CALCITRIOL, DIGOXIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, METHYLDOPA, VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.




Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5739180-4
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Famciclovir side effect on May 07, 2008. Female patient, 92 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with hiv infection What is  hiv infection and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. Famciclovir dosage: 500 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL, DICHLOTRIDE, NICOTINIC ACID, ACETAMINOPHEN, ACETAMINOPHEN W. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5739217-2
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on May 07, 2008. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, menopausal symptoms, essential hypertension and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema. Famciclovir dosage: 75 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ACCUPRIL, MENOPREM, NIFEDIPINE. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5739495-X
Health Professional from AUSTRALIA reported Famciclovir side effect on May 07, 2008. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with agranulocytosis and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: petechiae, vasculitis What is  vasculitis. Famciclovir dosage: 750 MG/ DAY. During the same period patient was treated with GENTAMICIN SULPHATE, NEUPOGEN, TIMENTIN, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, NILSTAT, BITARTRATE. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5743557-0
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on May 07, 2008. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with agranulocytosis, prophylaxis and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephritis interstitial, renal impairment. Famciclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DAPSONE, ROXITHROMYCIN, CALCITRIOL, ASPARTATE MAGNESIUM, GLICLAZIDE, AMPHOTERICIN B, PREDNISOLONE, LACTULOSE. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5785348-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Famciclovir side effect on June 20, 2008. Male patient, 61 years of age, weighting 182.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastritis, pancreatitis acute. Famciclovir dosage: 500 MG 3 X PER DAY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5836426-9
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 28, 2008. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, burning sensation, eschar, fibrin, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, palpable purpura, pigmentation disorder, pruritus, rash papular. Famciclovir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, METFORMIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, CETIRIZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5873612-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Famciclovir side effect on Sept 04, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, hepatic enzyme increased, jaundice What is  jaundice, liver function test abnormal, ocular icterus. Famciclovir dosage: 500 MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5922599-6
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 15, 2008. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, burning sensation, eschar, fibrin, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, palpable purpura, pigmentation disorder, pruritus, rash papular. Famciclovir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, CETIRIZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5958325-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Famciclovir side effect on Nov 17, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoaesthesia facial, hypoaesthesia oral. Famciclovir dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #5962052-7
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Nov 11, 2008. Female patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, hepatic function abnormal, pain What is  pain, vomiting. Famciclovir dosage: 1500 MG/ DAY. Patient recovered.




Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6021565-2
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported Famciclovir side effect on Dec 19, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyponatraemia. Famciclovir dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6026967-6
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 26, 2008. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness What is  dizziness, hyponatraemia, nausea What is  nausea. Famciclovir dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, GLIBENCLAMIDE, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6043743-9
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported Famciclovir side effect on Jan 09, 2009. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: xanthopsia. Famciclovir dosage: 1500 MG, QD. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6060796-2
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 23, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood chloride decreased, dizziness What is  dizziness, hyponatraemia, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, nausea What is  nausea. Famciclovir dosage: 1500MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL MALEATE, GLIBENCLAMIDE, METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6063924-8
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Famciclovir side effect on Jan 26, 2009. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, blood bilirubin unconjugated increased, chest discomfort, cholelithiasis, chromaturia. Famciclovir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with PRILOSEC, LIPITOR, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.




Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6065236-5
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 27, 2009. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coordination abnormal. Famciclovir dosage: 1500MG PER DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6076666-X
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported Famciclovir side effect on Feb 04, 2009. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, inflammation and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, coordination abnormal. Famciclovir dosage: 1500MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with BUFEXAMAC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6091515-1
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 16, 2009. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, inflammation, infection prophylaxis and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, coordination abnormal. Famciclovir dosage: 1500MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with BUFEXAMAC, BACITRACIN, FRADIOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6097005-4
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported Famciclovir side effect on Feb 18, 2009. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, eye disorder and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, dysphonia, eosinophilia, erythema multiforme, leukocytosis, oral mucosa erosion, pharyngeal oedema. Famciclovir dosage: 1500MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN, MECOBALAMIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, TEPRENONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6121609-3
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 06, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster, eye disorder and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, dysphonia, eosinophilia, epiglottic oedema, erythema multiforme, leukocytosis. Famciclovir dosage: 1500MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN, MECOBALAMIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, TEPRENONE, MUCOSTA, ZILDASAC, FLUMETA PASTE, KALLIDINOGENASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Famciclovir Side Effects Report #6135602-8
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported Famciclovir side effect on Mar 19, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with herpes zoster, eye disorder and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, dysphonia, eosinophilia, epiglottic oedema, erythema multiforme, leukocytosis. Famciclovir dosage: 1500MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN, MECOBALAMIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, TEPRENONE, MUCOSTA, ZILDASAC, FLUMETA PASTE, KALLIDINOGENASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #4602545-8
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 28, 2005. Female patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster, atrial fibrillation What is  atrial fibrillation and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, deafness, hallucination, heart rate irregular, insomnia, renal pain, urine output decreased, visual acuity reduced. Famciclovir dosage: 750MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #4688691-1
Physician from reported Famciclovir side effect on June 02, 2005. Female patient, 84 years of age, was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood potassium increased, blood urea increased, dehydration, disorientation, pruritus, vomiting. Famciclovir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, LESCOL, LASIX, NEXIUM, ZYRTEC, AMBIEN, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #4688694-7
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Physician from on June 02, 2005. Female patient, 84 years of age, was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood potassium increased, blood urea increased, dehydration, disorientation, pruritus, vomiting. Famciclovir dosage: 500 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, LESCOL, LASIX, NEXIUM, ZYRTEC, AMBIEN, LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #4762828-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Famciclovir side effect on Aug 31, 2005. Male patient, 82 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes simplex ophthalmic and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia macrocytic, haematuria, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, myocardial infarction, purpura, rash What is  rash. Famciclovir dosage: 250-500 MG. Patient died.




Famciclovir Side Effects Report #4899999-9
Famciclovir side effect was reported by a Health Professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Jan 27, 2006. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: biopsy skin abnormal, erythema annulare, lymphocytic infiltration, rash What is  rash, rash erythematous, skin oedema. Famciclovir dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Famciclovir Side Effects Report #4900001-0
Health Professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported Famciclovir side effect on Jan 27, 2006. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with herpes zoster and was treated with Famciclovir. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: biopsy skin abnormal, erythema annulare, lymphocytic infiltration, rash papular, skin oedema. Famciclovir dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.





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